Legal Secretary

Robert Half is seeking a contract to hire Legal Secretary in our New York office. In this role, you will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities that involve supporting our legal team, from processing legal documents to managing client communications and software updates.

Pay: $30+/hour

• Accurately transcribe, format, and edit legal documents
• Manage and update the iManage software system
• Oversee scheduling and calendar management tasks
• Facilitate communication with clients via email
• Assist with inputting attorney time and managing expense reports
• Provide coverage to attorneys in other departments as required
• Utilize LexisNexis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suites, and Microsoft Outlook for various tasks
• Handle billing functions and briefing duties
• Dictate and document important information
• Perform other duties as a Legal Assistant as needed
• Proficiency in the use of LexisNexis for legal research
• Experience with a management system, demonstrating organizational skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and visualization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites for various administrative tasks
• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook for email and calendar management
• Experience with billing functions, demonstrating financial acumen
• Ability to prepare briefing materials for lawyers
• Proficiency in calendar management, ensuring the smooth scheduling of appointments
• Dictation skills, allowing for the accurate recording of legal proceedings
• Excellent documentation skills, ensuring clear and concise record-keeping
• Experience as a Legal Assistant, demonstrating a foundational understanding of legal procedures.